Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood unveils haunting opening credits
Outlander enthusiasts have been sent into a frenzy following the release of the opening credits for the upcoming prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, by Starz, reports the Express.
The title sequence was revealed yesterday (July 17), featuring music composed by Outlander's composer and the ethereal vocals of Scottish singer and musician Julie Fowlis overlaying the eerie new track.
Numerous fans flocked to Instagram's comments section to express their reactions.
One individual posted: "Chills. Everything about this is stunning! Don't mind me...this will be playing on a loop."
Another fan exclaimed: "Omg I have chills! ! ! The transitions! ! ! ! AAAAAAAAAAAAAA! ! ! ! ! [sic]."
A third chimed in: "okay. we all knew I was gonna pop on here to freak out about this. BUT NOT AM I ONLY FREAKING OUT BUT I will describe the live freak out I am having to this: CURRENTLY IN THE SUBWAY IN NYC FROM WORK NOW SINGING WITH A TEAR ALONG MY FACE BECAUSE OF THIS BEAUTY [sic]."
Yet another added: "IM OBSESSED! such a perfect intro for the prequel while also a connection with Outlander's main title. Brilliant! [sic]."
Another comment read: "No @bearmccreary, not too many bagpipes. You know just how & when. Goosebumps! & we don't even know much of the story yet. Melting here."
In a similar vein to the original Outlander opening credits, scenes from Blood of My Blood are interspersed with the accompanying music.
The title credits transition between scenes set in 18th century Scotland and WWI, mirroring the dual timelines explored in the series.
Outlander showrunner Matthew B. Roberts, who also helms the prequel series Blood of My Blood, brought composer McCreary on board early in the process to craft his vision for the opening credits.
Those familiar with the Outlander score may notice some echoes of McCreary's stirring track Dance of the Druids (feat. Raya Yarbrough) in Blood of My Blood's opening title credits.
Speaking to Variety, Roberts revealed how assembling the Blood of My Blood opening sequence proved to be a demanding task, with the executive producer keen to avoid creating something too reminiscent of Outlander's rendition of the Scottish folk tune The Skye Boat Song. Nevertheless, he was determined to pay homage to the original series.
He explained how the team sought a "song you sing to yourself when you're in the car or the shower".
Furthermore, matching the visuals to the music presented its own difficulties, with the Scottish scenery initially resembling a "travelogue" rather than a dramatic series.
It wasn't until post-production, when the team crafted transitions between the dual timelines, that the opening credits began to take shape.
Roberts explained they aimed to create a "dance", presenting audiences with both Henry Beauchamp (portrayed by Jeremy Irvine) and Julia Moriston's (Hermione Corfield) romance, alongside Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie's (Harriet Slater) love story.
The opening theme also incorporates both English and Gaelic lyrics, once again mirroring the twin narratives of Blood of My Blood.
Roberts noted that the title sequence told its own tale and revealed his favourite moment featuring two hands. He shared with the media: "There are such lovely moments in the show, and as the story goes, that one of them is so for me, so beautifully shot and conceived."
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